State of the World

The Future of Cuba

Please join me and my special guest, Cuban-American journalist Elio Montenegro, as we take a compelling look at Cuba's past, its complex present, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Don't miss this insightful conversation on one of the world's most fascinating and consequential nations.

Medical Care in War Zones

Please join me and my special guest, Elly Nott, Co-Founder of the David Nott Foundation, as we explore the extraordinary challenges of providing healthcare in war zones and conflict-affected countries, and the vital work being done to save lives where medical care is needed most.

Democracy's World Cup

Please join me and my special guest, journalist and global democracy expert Bruno Kaufmann, as we discuss the FIFA World Cup, the nations behind the teams, and how those countries compare when measured against global standards of democracy, freedom, and civic participation. The World Cup is more than a sporting competition—it is a gathering of nations with vastly different political systems, histories, and values. Together, we will explore how countries represented on football's biggest stage rank in international assessments of democratic governance, examine the relationship between sport and national identity, and consider how major global events can both reflect and influence political and social change.

America's 250th Birthday

Please join me and my special guest, Paul Jacob, renowned global affairs analyst, democracy advocate, and longtime commentator on public policy, as we explore 250 years of American history and the future of our great nation. Together, we will examine the pivotal moments, ideas, and individuals that shaped the United States, reflect on the enduring principles that have guided the country through times of triumph and challenge, and discuss the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead. From the founding era to today's rapidly changing world, this conversation will consider what America can learn from its past as it charts its course for the next 250 years.

The Brewing Political Crisis in Nigeria

Please join me and my special guest, Adedeji Doherty, National Vice Chairman of Nigeria's People's Democratic Party (PDP), as we discuss the ongoing political crisis in Nigeria, the challenges facing the country's democratic institutions, the state of the opposition, and what the future may hold for Africa's largest democracy ahead of the next electoral cycle.